The small town of Columbine, CO has unfortunately become synonymous with one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. On April 20, 1999, two students opened fire at Columbine High School, killing 12 students and 1 teacher before taking their own lives. This tragic event sent shockwaves throughout the country and sparked debates about gun control and mental health awareness. Despite this high-profile crime, Columbine actually has a lower-than-average rate of violent crime at 11.2, compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the town does have a slightly higher rate of property crime at 28.4, compared to the US average of 35.4. This context highlights the impact of a single, devastating event on a community's reputation and serves as a reminder to continue addressing the root causes of violence in society.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbine violent crime is 11.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbine property crime is 28.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbine, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Littleton, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Littleton, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.